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WR52 EDF

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,610 mi
Last recorded106,610 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 EDF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 106,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear chassie legs slightly corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 18 Feb 2015 106,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear chassie legs slightly corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 22 Nov 2013 100,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 6 Aug 2012 93,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre cracking in side walls

offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern close to limit outer edge

Pass 27 May 2011 79,610 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2011 79,609 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2010 69,053 miles

steering box damp with oil

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,601 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,227 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Fail 17 Sep 2008 49,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 8 Sep 2007 40,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,783 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 30,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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WR52 EDF is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 60,757 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR52 EDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR52 EDF registered?

WR52 EDF is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is WR52 EDF safe to buy?

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